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Season 1 – Still Star-Crossed

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This period piece from the minds of Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers builds on the ever-popular world first put to paper in the 16th century by English playwright William Shakespeare in the famous tragedy "Romeo and Juliet." Picking up after the play's end -- with the titular characters both dead -- "Still Star-Crossed" follows the lives of their families, the long-feuding Montagues and Capulets, as they continue to find themselves entangled through tragedy, palace intrigue and even more ill-fated romances.
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Still Star-Crossed — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Still Star-Crossed stumbles out of the gate, dishonoring its Shakespearean roots with lavishly staged but ultimately empty melodrama.

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Brian Lowry CNN.com 06/02/2020
"Still Star-Crossed..." feels like an over-reach, a show for English lit majors whose parting won't evoke much sorrow, sweet or otherwise. Go to Full Review Nadine Matthews Shadow and Act 06/02/2020
"Still Star-Crossed" manages to deliver on romance while keeping a laser focus on the dreams, desires, aspirations, and preoccupations of the female characters even when they long, as Livia does for a traditional female role. Go to Full Review Cate Young Bitch Media 03/10/2019
The story's racial dynamics are explicitly engaged in a way that adds a familiar layer of interpretation, demonstrating that it is possible to diversify the stories we tell. Go to Full Review Lisa Babick TV Fanatic 06/02/2020
4/5
I'm quite captivated by all the stories woven into Still Star-Crossed. There is plenty of mystery, scandal, romance and more to sustain us through the summer. Go to Full Review Li Lai Mediaversity Reviews 08/05/2019
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True to its YA literary roots, scripting suffers from rote predictability and harlequin romance, but sometimes that same attribute works in its favor, producing genuinely heart-melting scenes. Go to Full Review Stephanie Holland Geeks of Color 08/19/2018
Ultimately the show suffers the worst fate in television. It's neither good nor bad, it's just there. It's the kind of show you have on in the background while folding laundry or vacuuming. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Xivono C @RT42255603 07/07/2022 this show is INCREDIBLE. it was done so dirty by ABC and Shondaland. The acting, the storyline, the cinematography, everything was exceptional. I was captivated by the first minute. We deserve more! editing my review on 13/06/23 because upon a rewatch of this show, i love it even more. This show walked so that bridgerton could run. This show is a true masterpiece. it is so entertaining, comedic and we were robbed. We need more. We cannot be left like this. i cannot express enough hjow much i love this show. it is TOO GOOD. See more 04/04/2018 I really like the diversity in this show and the way they have thought what happens after the story of Romeo and Juliet See more 08/08/2017 I read the book and I honestly LOVE this show! The cinematography is pretty well done, and I'm not sure why it has so many bad reviews. It is a bit cliche, but so was Romeo and Juliet...So sad that they are giving up on the show! I really want to see more!! See more 07/30/2017 I personally liked the show, it definitely could have used some more development but I don't think it was worth cutting off. If nothing else than make it it's own mini series on Hulu or Netflix. I truly think there is so much more for Rosaline, Benvolio and all of Verona. I say Shonda you can do this! Even if it takes getting back to the drawing board. The other shows in Shonda-land are not period pieces, so it takes a different dynamic/approach to make a successful period piece drama. I suppose it's too late now but you truly had me hooked while it lasted. See more 07/23/2017 One of the best shows. Deserves an infinite amount of seasons. See more 07/19/2017 It was a ruff first episode but I liked it and I was always looking forward to the next episode. I know ABC cancelled it but I would like to see it continue...maybe as a streaming series See more Read all reviews
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Grant Bowler

Lord Damiano Montague

Wade Briggs

Benvolio Montague

Torrance Coombs

Count Paris

Dan Hildebrand

Friar Lawrence

Lashana Lynch

Rosaline Capulet

Ebonée Noel

Livia Capulet

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 29, 2017 In Fair Verona, Where We Lay Our Scene In the wake of Romeo and Juliet's tragic deaths, the Montague and Capulet rivalry escalates; a new royal takes the throne in Verona and struggles to determine what is best for his city, which is at the epicenter of mayhem. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 5, 2017 The Course of True Love Never Did Run Smooth Rosaline and Benvolio follow Prince Escalus' decree to marry each other in an effort to restore peace; Lady Capulet seeks to figure out what or who influenced Juliet's decision; Livia and the nurse work to hide a secret. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 19, 2017 All the World's a Stage Prince Escalus suggests a public betrothal ceremony between Benvolio and Rosaline; Livia and Count Paris get closer; a conspiracy to keep the feud between the Montagues and Capulets going threatens plans for peace. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 8, 2017 Pluck Out the Heart of My Mystery Rosaline and Benvolio work together to uncover the origins of the feud between the Montagues and Capulets; Lord Montague is forced to welcome an unannounced visit from his sister, who has a manipulative plan to deal with the Capulets. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 15, 2017 Nature Hath Framed Strange Fellows in Her Time Finding himself in trouble, Benvolio turns to Rosaline for help; Princess Isabella travels to Venice in hopes of making peace with the Doge. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 22, 2017 Hell Is Empty and All the Devils Are Here A violent act escalates tensions between the Montagues and Capulets to dangerous levels; Rosaline finds herself in a compromising position. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 29, 2017 Something Wicked This Way Comes When Rosaline returns to Verona and tries to prove Benvolio's innocence, Paris decides to take matters into his own hands; Lady Capulet's relationship with Paris comes to a head; a discovery about Lord Montague's past is revealed. Details

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Season Info

Director
Ericson Core, Jonathan Jones, Michael Offer, Tom Verica, Clark Johnson
Executive Producer
Heather Mitchell, Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, Michael Goldstein, Michael Offer
Screenwriter
Heather Mitchell, Linda Gase, Brian Stampnitsky, Raamla Mohamed, Rebecca Kirsch, Curtis Kheel, Christina M. Walker
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-14 (S|V)
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 29, 2017